Asbestos
What special housekeeping procedure should be used when ACM is present?
1. No sanding of flooring material 2. Stripping of finishes shall be conducted using low speeds 3. Waste and debris shall not be dusted or swept dry, or vacuumed without using a HEPA filter
How much carbon monoxide (CO) content is allowed in grade D breathing air?
10 PPM or less
What is the APF for a PAPR?
1000
According to T8. CCR 341.10 at what distance must asbestos warning signs be readable?
20 feet
What size cassettes are used for personal air monitoring?
25 mm cassettes
What is the FED OSHA respiratory standard?
29 CFR 1910.134
How many air districts is California divided into? (AQMDs/APCDs)
35
What appendix to 40 CFR 703, Subpart E describes the requirements for the asbestos contractor/supervisor course?
40 CFR 763, Subpart E, Appendix C
How many types of Asbestos are there?
6
According to Appendix F of. CCR 1529: What is the thickness of plastic that should be used?
6 mil
What is the definition of asbestos containing construction material (ACCM)?
>0.1% asbestos by weight
What is a payment bond?
A bond to guarantee that supplies and labor are paid for
What is a performance bond?
A bond to help ensure that a project will be completed
What is Mesothelioma?
A cancer of the lining of the lung or lining of the abdomen
Asbestos is a name given to?
A group of naturally occurring minerals that are fibrous in composition.
What kind of hygiene facilities are required for class II work?
An equipment room or an equipment area
What hygiene facilities are required for class III work?
An equipment room or equipment area
What appendix to T8.CCr 5144 covers user seal checks?
Appendix B-1
Name at least one material banned by the consumer product safety commission from containing asbestos?
Artificial fire logs or spackling compounds
What is Asbestosis?
Fibrotic Scaring of the lungs
What methods of compliance are required for all asbestos jobs?
HEPA vacuums, wet methods, and prompt clean up of debris
What is General Liability Insurance?
Insurance to protect against the normal day to day activities
What is general liability insurance?
Insurance to protect against the normal day to day activities
Under WESHAP, what are the waste disposal requirements for containers of ASBESTOS waste?
Leak tight proper labels and EPA approved landfill
Under NESHAP, what are the waste disposal requirements for containers of asbestos waste?
Leak tight, proper labels, and EPA approved landfill
What color are HEPA filters?
Magenta
Clas IV
Maintenance & Custodial activities in which employees contact but do not disturb ACM & PACM activities to clean up dust
Which asbestos disease in Not dose response related?
Mesothelioma
The requirements to adequately wet a material that comes from which federal regulation?
NESHAP or 49. CFR 61. Subpart M
What is the minimum pressure differential that is needed for a mini-enclosure?
Not Specified
Class II
Not TSI not Surfacing, CA ACP (4 hrs), Roofing Class (8hrs), Flooring Class (8 hrs)
What agency defines the competent person?
OSHA or CA1/OSHA
When entering a class 1 regulated area, what documentation is needed as authorization?
Proof of training, medical clearance and fit test verification
What are the 5 response actions?
Removal, Encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and O&M program
Class III
Removing TSI, Surfacing, wet TSI and not Surfacing
Under 40 CFA 763, Subpart E, Appendix C, Asbestos Managements planners are required to have accreditation when performing their respective duties in what type of building?
School Buildings
What subpart of T8.CCR 1529 addresses exposure assessments and monitoring?
T8.CCR 1529 (F)
What is the CA1/OSHA Hazard communication standard?
TB.CCR 5194
Class I
TSI & Service Materials
According to T8 CCR 1529 (k), What distance must asbestos warning signs be readable?
At a distance that the employee can read it and be able to put on the proper PPE before entering the area.
At what speed (RPM) are buffers required to operate in order to be used on asbestos containing flooring?
At speeds lower than 300 RPM
How large are mini enclosures allowed to be?
Big enough to include the work area but not so big that more than two people can work in them.
What regulation/law requires the completion of an accredited management planner course as one of the requirements before creating a management plan for profit in a commercial building in California?
CA Business and Professions Code 718c-7189.7
Which asbestos is the most common?
Chrysotile
Which asbestos is the blue asbestos?
Crocidolite
What are the prohibited activities in a regulated area?
Drinking, eating, smoking, chewing tobacco, chewing gum, and applications of cosmetics.
29 CFR 1926. 1101 required that employees with over 10 years of exposure to asbestos require a chest x-ray as part of a medical exam. TRUE OR FALSE?
False
What is the Excursion Limit?
The limit of 1.0 flcc over a 30 minute sample time.
TRUE or FALSE Glove bags are required to be collapsed after use.
True
When working in a regulated area; What are some things that can done to protect against electrical shock?
Use GFCLs, elevate the wiring, shut-off the power prior to work
What is used to isolate the work area?
Warning tape and Signage
When is pre-cleaning required?
When ACM has been disturbed without containments
Name one material banned under 40 CFR 763, Subpart 1?
corrugated paper, rollboard, commercial paper, specialty paper, flooring felts or new uses of asbestos.
What is the CA1/OSHA respiratory standard?
t8.CCR 5144
How long are fit test records required to be kept?
1 year
Class 1 work is being conducted, no NEA and exposure level is 0.9 f/cc as an 8hr TWA. What type of respirators must be provided?
1. A powered air- purrifying respirator 2. A full force supplied- air operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with HEPA egress cartridges. 3. A full force supplied air operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with an auxiliary secure
What does TSI stand for?
Thermal System Insulation
How long are medical records required to be kept by an employer?
Time of employment + 30 years
Are respirators required to be used when working with glove bags to remove pipe insulation?
YES
According to OSHA a PACM is
a Presumed asbestos containing material
What is the minimum number of air exchanges in a NPE?
four per hour
From where are employee air samples taken from?
from the BREATHING ZONE